Swirled Garlic Herb & Cheese Bread | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the bread dough:
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• For the garlic herb filling:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• For the cheese filling:
• 2 cups shredded cheese blend (such as mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
• For the topping:
• 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing after baking
• Flaky sea salt (optional)